Gulf Stream Sunsport 2002
Model Sunsport made in 2002 by Gulf Stream got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and trailer hitches.
Model 2002
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
07V136000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 38767 | 06/28/2007 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/20/2007 | 03/23/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. the recall began on june 28, 2007. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
03V092000 | GULF STREAM COACH INC. | from 09/21/1999 to 03/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 998 | 05/01/2003 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/12/2003 | 03/19/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
03V330000 | GULF STREAM COACH INC. | from 02/20/2001 to 02/20/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 63 | 10/01/2003 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 09/03/2003 | 09/11/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on the workhorse w22 chassis, the drop down brackets used to attach the hitch to the frame rail extensions may not be adequate. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event that these angle brackets would fail, the hitch and the tow vehicle could become dislodged from the motor home increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Gulf stream has developed a repair kit consisting of steel brackets, spacers, and mechanical fasteners. this kit can be sent directly to you or to a repair facility of your choosing. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. owners should contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456, ext. 3743. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |